Science and Society: An Interactive Dialogue with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Richard J. Davidson, and Amishi Jha
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Keynote Dialogue with His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama
Science and Society: An Interactive Dialogue with His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Richard J. Davidson, and Amishi Jha This session will involve an interactive dialogue regarding science and society between His Holiness the Dalai Lama and panelists Dr. Richard J. Davidson and Dr. Amishi Jha. The following questions will serve as anchoring themes: As we …
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Pre-Conference Closing Keynote
Epiphanies, Tensions, and Horizons: Pathways Forward In this session, we will reflect on the lessons from the day’s workshops, examine their implications for the fields of contemplative and transformative education, and outline potential pathways forward. We will consider the following questions: How did these conversations impact how we see ourselves and our work? What new …
ISCS 2014 Pre-Conference – Closing Keynote – Sheryl Petty, Arthur Zajonc
Epiphanies, Tensions, and Horizons: Pathways Forward
Mind and Life, Envisioning the Future of Contemplative Science
A Question of Focus
Meditators often feel that their practice aids concentration. But do these subjective reports pan out in daily life?
The Dalai Lama’s Conjecture
A preview of Evan Thompson’s new book, Waking, Dreaming, Being: Self and Consciousness in Neuroscience, Meditation, and Philosophy
Roshi Joan Halifax
A pioneer in compassion-based medicine on death, dying, and our health care system
Summit in the Field
Four Scholars Reflect on the State of Contemplative Studies
Model Behavior
A new study asks: Does meditation make us more compassionate?
